Georgia Southern Newsroom

Golden Eagles to land at Georgia Southern University’s East Georgia Campus 

February 16, 2026
Golden Eagles to land at Georgia Southern University’s East Georgia Campus 
1of5

Georgia Southern University’s East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro will soar to new heights with the announcement of the campus’s new athletics name and logo. At the start of the next East Georgia Campus athletic season, student-athletes will compete as the Georgia Southern Golden Eagles. The program is working toward National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) membership.

Georgia Southern recognized for exceptional community engagement in latest Carnegie elective classifications

January 13, 2026
Georgia Southern recognized for exceptional community engagement in latest Carnegie elective classifications
2of5

Georgia Southern University has earned the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement (CE) Classification.

Pursuing a dream below the surface: Alejandra Daniel dives into biology

December 5, 2025
Pursuing a dream below the surface: Alejandra Daniel dives into biology
3of5

When Alejandra Daniel crosses the graduation stage with her master’s in biology, she will be one step closer to a childhood dream some said was impossible.

Georgia Southern MBA graduate designs her own future

December 10, 2025
Georgia Southern MBA graduate designs her own future
4of5

Esther Chukwujekwu is pairing her passion for dressmaking with an MBA to take her business to the next level.

She didn’t give up: Nontraditional nursing graduate finds purpose, perseverance, community at Georgia Southern

December 12, 2025
She didn’t give up: Nontraditional nursing graduate finds purpose, perseverance, community at Georgia Southern
5of5

When Melissa Miles crosses the commencement stage this December, she won’t just celebrate the end of a rigorous academic journey, she will honor herself by accomplishing her lifelong dream of becoming a nurse.

Georgia Southern professor brings conference on solitude to the US for the first time

Georgia Southern professor brings conference on solitude to the US for the first time

The “Alone Together” symposium, which will be held April 23 to 25 at the Armstrong Campus, dives into both the…

Georgia Southern study evaluates reliability and accuracy of wrist-based heart monitoring

Georgia Southern study evaluates reliability and accuracy of wrist-based heart monitoring

A new study from Georgia Southern takes a closer look at the accuracy of wearable technology.

Georgia Southern radiation therapy student selected for 2026 national leadership development program 

Georgia Southern radiation therapy student selected for 2026 national leadership development program 

Ariyana Braxton was chosen to participate in a competitive student to leadership development program.

Research

Research at Georgia Southern University


Georgia Southern University computer science professor awarded NSF grant to advance protein imaging research

September 23, 2025

Salim Sazzed, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the computer science department of Georgia Southern University’s Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, has been awarded a two-year National Science Foundation grant of about $175,000 to lead a groundbreaking project to develop novel Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques for determining protein secondary structures from medium-resolution cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) images.

Georgia Southern University and Shimadzu Scientific Instruments launch strategic research and education partnership

Georgia Southern University has entered into an impactful collaboration with Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc., a leading provider of analytical instrumentation, through the Shimadzu Partnership for Academics, Research, and Quality of Life (SPARQ) program. Representatives from Georgia Southern University and Shimadzu announced the partnership after signing the official agreement this week.

Georgia Southern, Georgia Tech collaborate on real-time hydration monitoring for athletes 

Georgia Southern University is collaborating with the Georgia Institute of Technology to develop a device that will improve athlete safety and performance.

A future in pharmacy, made possible by support and mentorship

A freshman chemistry major from Hinesville, Georgia, Geovanii Pacheco already has his sights set on a career in pharmacy. His ambition is rooted not just in a love for science, but in personal experience.

Georgia Southern Magazine

Georgia Southern Magazine keeps alumni and friends connected with the latest university news, achievements, and updates. From celebrating student success to showcasing alumni impact, it offers a dynamic look at life on and beyond campus.


Summer means serious heat and humidity here in southeast Georgia, but at Georgia Southern it also means the annual Summer Celebration! Georgia Southern President Kyle Marrero and First Lady Jane Marrero hosted all the staff, faculty and students in the campus community to enjoy delicious, fresh fruit and ice cream to beat the heat.

Read the Current Issue Now